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UK Heatwave: 5.5 Million Kids at Overheating Risk
8/30/2025
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Story summary
- Families in the UK experience extreme heat, with temperatures hitting 43°C.
- More than 5.5 million children, especially in London, are at risk of overheating.
- Residents report unbearable living conditions impacting children's health.
- Housing associations are recognizing the problem and creating climate adaptation plans.
